carbohydrates

Question 1

what are the monomers of carbs called?

Answer 1

monosaccharides

Question 2

which bods are carbs connected by?

Answer 2

covalent bonds

Question 3

what is starch’s purpose?

Answer 3

it is used to store energy long term; ex: seeds or roots, corn, potatoes

Question 4

what is glycogen’s purpose?

Answer 4

it is stored in muscles and liver for when extra glucose is needed quickly

Question 5

what is the purpose of cellulose?

Answer 5

for plant cell walls, rigid and stiff for protection and support.

Question 6

what do carbs serve as?

Answer 6

an important source of energy(fast source); they also provide structure and energy

Question 7

which atoms are essential for composing carbs?

Answer 7

carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Question 8

what type of carb is glucose an example of?

Answer 8

monosaccharide

Question 9

3-10 sugar molecules together

Answer 9

oligosaccharide

Question 10

whole bunch of saccharides together:

Answer 10

polysaccharides

Question 11

what is an example of a polysaccharide

Answer 11

glycogen

Question 12

basic 3 monosaccharides:

Answer 12

glucose, galactose, and fructose

Question 13

disaccharides formula:

Answer 13

C12H24O12

Question 14

what does it mean if a person is lactose intolerant?

Answer 14

they are missing the enzyme lactase which breaks down glucose

Question 15

what type of functional group is common in carbs?

Answer 15

hydroxyl groups

Question 16

glycosidic linkage

Answer 16

a linkage between 2 disaccharides